Viburnum carlesii Korean spice viburnum
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
1-2m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
April-May
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Korean spice viburnum is a slow growing shrub, making a dense bush, well branched at the base. It is popular for its fragrant inflorescence. Individual flowers are tubular-shaped, white, flushed pink, produced in domed, terminal corymbs. Buds are deep pink. Flowers are followed by spherical red fruit, turning black when mature. Deciduous leaves are dark green, ovate, irregularly toothed. It prefers acid, moist soil and part shade but will grow well in full sun if mulched. Fully hardy to -34°C (USDA zone 4).Last update 29-02-2008
